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Which adsorbent is typically hydrophilic and polar?
AActivated carbon
BSilica gel powder
CGraphite sheet
DCoconut charcoal
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Silica gel powder
Oxygen-containing solids such as silica gel are polar and hydrophilic, while carbon-based adsorbents are hydrophobic.
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